SriLankan Airlines launches ‘Upgra‘d’ e-auction for biz class

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SriLankan Airlines, the national carrier of Sri Lanka, has introduced Upgra‘d e-auction, which gives passengers the opportunity to bid for Business Class upgrades online.

Upgra‘d is an extremely user-friendly online procedure, where an Economy Class ticket holder booked on a SriLankan flight operating to any SriLankan online destination can place a bid for an upgrade by filling in and submitting an e-form available in the website. It opens up an array of Business Class comforts ranging from cosy flatbed seats to the AVOD in-flight entertainment system that has the latest audio/video on demand and games.

Complementing this facility are the wide screens with superior high resolution picture quality for infinite viewing pleasure.

Complete with a wide spread of culinary delights and the finest SriLankan hospitality, flying in the Business Class amidst world class comforts is sure to make memories for every traveller. SriLankan Business Class also offers the passenger fast-track check-in options, access to the lounge, a baggage entitlement of 40 kg and the opportunity to earn FlySmiLes miles.

SriLankan Airlines Chief Marketing Officer G.T. Jeyaseelan said: “SriLankan Airlines, as the national carrier of Sri Lanka, has been looking for innovative ways to make its services more customer-centric. Upgra’d is an option where, moving along with the new hi-tech advancements, we are offering our Economy Class travellers the opportunity to experience the comforts of Business Class at an affordable price.”

SriLankan Airlines Head of Worldwide Sales Lal Perera said: “With a bit of luck and few rupees more, Upgra’d lets the Economy Class passenger to experience our Business Class.”

With Upgra’d, the payment for an online bid has to be made through credit card and if the offer is accepted, the passenger will be informed via email between 72 and 48 hours prior to departure. In the instances where an upgrade is not possible, the previous booking will remain valid and nothing will be charged from the ticket-holder.

For more details please contact +94 19733 1979 or visit www.srilankan.com/.